NM-C171 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-C171 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 0.1 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | May 7, 2023 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | NM-C171 KBEC.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
NM-C171 KBEC BIOS dump for a laptop board numbered NM-C171, made by Compal, supplied as a RAR archive named NM-C171 KBEC.rar and marked as including EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the bundled embedded controller firmware can matter when the keyboard controller itself needs restoring.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 8 BIOS dumps for board NM-C171.
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Questions about this file
How do I flash this BIOS dump?
Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.
Will this BIOS work on my board?
Only if the board number and revision match: NM-C171. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.
What does “clean ME” mean?
The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.